1. Religion
1.1. Nile
1.1.1. In 1353 BC monotheism was the new belief in Egypt
1.1.2. The pharaoh and his priests would have daily rituals
1.1.3. The pharaoh was considered a god in human form
1.1.4. Polytheism
1.2. Indus
1.2.1. Harappan religion was polythestic
1.2.2. No religious temple was found
1.2.3. Believed Hinduism was around during the Harappan
1.2.4. Sun was regarded as one of the most important gods
2. Social Structure & Family Life
2.1. Nile
2.1.1. Had many different social classes
2.1.2. Had slaves
2.1.3. Pharaoh was head of the whole civilization
2.1.4. Slaves and servants were at the bottom of the hierarchy
2.2. Indus
2.2.1. Upper class was priests and soldiers
2.2.2. Middle class was farmers and tradesmen
2.2.3. Lower class was servants and laborers
2.2.4. Many families lived together in some houses
2.2.4.1. Houses
3. Economy & Trade
3.1. Nile
3.1.1. Trade routes were not safe
3.1.2. Many merchants were attacked
3.1.3. Was a center for trade because of the Nile
3.1.4. Boats traded with both the upper and the lower egypts using the Nile
3.2. Indus
3.2.1. Farmers grew wheat, barley etc.
3.2.2. Traded goods like clothes
3.2.3. Traded in mesopotamia
3.2.4. Boats and carts led to faster trade
4. Geography & Agricultre
4.1. Nile
4.1.1. Often flooded around the river
4.1.2. The Nile Delta has the most fertile soil in all of Egypt
4.1.3. Had farming along the river
4.1.4. Sahara, Nile, and cataracts protected from invasion
4.2. Indus
4.2.1. Often Flooded like the Nile
4.2.2. Farmed many different types of food
4.2.3. Stretched as far north as the Himalayas
4.2.4. As far south as Mumbai
5. Science and Technology
5.1. Nile
5.1.1. Great pyramids
5.2. Indus
5.2.1. Irrigation
5.2.2. Fish hooks
5.2.3. Weapons made from bronze
5.2.4. Precise measurement and weighing equipment
6. Government & Leaders
6.1. Nile
6.1.1. Government collapsed around 2100 BC
6.1.2. A pharaoh was at the head of the government
6.1.3. The pharaoh was responsible for Egypt's prosperity
6.2. Indus
6.2.1. Organized government, over 40,000 people in some cities
6.2.2. Giant cities proved well planning
6.2.3. Some type of leadership for the work to be done
6.2.4. Higher social classes ruled government
7. Arts & Education
7.1. Nile
7.2. Indus
7.2.1. Statues
7.2.2. Potters made cooking pots
7.2.3. Metal working
7.2.4. Designed pottery